Downshifting: Regaining the Essence of Leisure

Authors

Susana Juniu, Montclair State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2000

Journal / Book Title

Journal of Leisure Research

Abstract

The focus of this essay is to give the reader a brief review of the historical evolution of leisure and its changes through time. I will examine how contemporary notions of leisure have been shaped through the post-industrial revolution resulting in its commodification and consumerism. The intent of this paper is to raise issues of reflection and to propose the downshifting philosophy as a possibility to regain the essence of leisure lost in this post-modern consumer culture.

DOI

10.1080/00222216.2000.11949888

Montclair State University Digital Commons Citation

Juniu, Susana, "Downshifting: Regaining the Essence of Leisure" (2000). Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education Scholarship and Creative Works. 24.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/exersci-physed-facpubs/24